Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$899
Double Scribble
Ages 9–12 · 2016
Sale price
$574
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2018 · Est. 44 min read
Striker's Sister
By Jake Maddox, Katie Wood (Illustrator)
Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Can Lily step out of her sister's shadow and find her own path on the soccer field?
5.0/5 Goodreads · 6 ratings
72 pages· 5,198 words· Est. 44 min read
$5.95Save 4%
Bookroo's summary
Lily Davis faces the daunting challenge of living up to her sister Jana's soccer legacy after Jana leaves for basic training. As her parents and coach push her to fill Jana's cleats, Lily struggles with the pressure to become the next all-star striker. Will she succumb to expectations, or discover her own unique strengths on the field? This fast-paced sports story explores the journey of self-discovery and the courage to forge one's own identity amidst high expectations.
From the publisher
Lily Davis’ big sister, Jana, has recently left home for basic training, and Lily really misses her soccer idol. But when Lily’s parents and coach start pushing her to fill Jana’s cleats, the pressure to be like the all-star striker is too much. Can Lily find the strength to be herself? With a glossary, writing prompts, discussion questions, and extra soccer info, this fast-paced Jake Maddox sports story is a win-win for both educators and students!
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 72
- Words
- 5,198
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 460L
The author
More from Jake Maddox
Sale price
$1190
Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories
Ages 8–11 · 2016
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1390
Jake Maddox Graphic Novels: Gear Hero & Strange Borders (Bundle)
Ages 8–14
Sale price
$595
On Guard
Ages 8–11 · 2010
The series
The Jake Maddox Sports Stories series
Sale price
$899
Skate Park Challenge
Ages 8–11 · 2006
Sale price
$595
Free Throw
Ages 8–11 · 2006
Sale price
$899
Mr. Strike Out
Ages 8–11 · 2006
Sale price
$899
BMX Bully
Ages 8–11 · 2006
Your next read
Books that feel like this one
Sale price
$1999
A Long Road on a Short Day
Ages 8–12 · 2020
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$999
Into the Woods (Graphic Novel)
Ages 8–12 · 2008
Sale price
$1599
What is Goodbye?
Ages 9–12 · 2004
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$899
The Iliad (Graphic Novel)
Ages 9–12 · 2013
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$899
Moby Dick (Graphic Novel)
Ages 9–12 · 2017
Sale price
$999
The Split History of the Civil Rights Movement
Ages 10–14 · 2014
Sale price
$2526
Cooking the Indian Way
Ages 10–13 · 1989
The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.4
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 196519
Publication
- Published
- August 1, 2018
- First published
- July 31, 2018
- Publisher
- Capstone Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781496563576
- LCCN
- 2018013830
Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.
Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.
Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.
Top contributors: Literary Leslie